SAINTS FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY
From December 8, 2015, to November 20, 2016, the church observed a Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis. Mercy, a fruit of charity, is the loving kindness and compassion shown to one who offends us (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1829, Glossary). We are merciful when we put kindness, compassion, and forgiveness into practice. See the list below to read about Saints of the Church who have been disciples of God’s mercy:
- Mary the Holy Mother of God Jan 1
- Genoveva Torres Morales Jan 5
- Maria Domenica Mantovani Feb 2
- Catherine of Siena Apr 29
- Bede the Venerable May 25
- Pier Giorgio Frassati Jul 4
- Maria Goretti Jul 6
- John Mary Vianney Aug 4
- Maximilian Kolbe Aug 14
- Peter Claver Sep 9
- Vincent de Paul Sep 27
- Thérèse of Lisieux Oct 1
- Faustina Kowalska Oct 5
- John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli), Pope Oct 11
- John Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyła), Pope Oct 22
- Catherine McAuley Nov 11
- Martin of Tours Nov 11
- Margaret of Scotland Nov 16
- Francis Xavier Dec 3
- Stephen the Martyr Dec 26
Learn more about mercy as a Disciple Power in the Be My Disciples program:
- Grade 2, Chapter 5
- Grade 4, Chapter 23
- Grade 5, Chapter 13
- Grade 6, Chapter 6
- Christ in the Liturgy, Chapter 11